4 Pack DIMMABLE Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs! 23w = 100w ULAmerica Model: SDS23P UL Listed 1600Lumens 8000 Hrs Life Energy Star
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of 4 Pack DIMMABLE Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs! 23w = 100w ULAmerica Model: SDS23P UL Listed 1600Lumens 8000 Hrs Life Energy Star
Customer Review: Going Green
Summary: 3 Stars
After reading the reviews of these bulbs, I decided to lean toward purchasing the PURESPECTRUM dimmable CFL's Amazon sells. Not only are the bulbs much cheaper, they are touted as being the best dimmable CFL on the market! They are 2700K (that is very close in warmth (color) to an incadesent bulb, not the stark white of most CFL's).
In all fairness, I did not purchase the bulbs 4 pack of the more expensive bulbs, only the PureSpectrum bulbs. My opinion of these bulbs comes only from the reviews of those that did purchase them.
Also, I had a little trouble locating the PureSpectrum bulbs on Amazon. They are easy to find by searching under 'dimmable CFL' and NOT 'dimmable compact florescent'. Go figure.
Customer Review: Good dimming range, annoying noise
Summary: 2 Stars
I have recently bought this brand of bulb and two others. These ULA bulbs are probably the best for dimming smoothly over a wide range from bright to dim, although they still won't go as low as incandescents. Unfortunately, I can't use them in most rooms because of the noise they create. It is audible even at full power, and gets louder as the bulbs are dimmed. If you have a room where there is background noise all the time, these will be okay, but my house isn't like that.
The other brands? GE was much quieter, but had a very limited dimming range. Sylvania was the best compromise for me - much quieter than ULA and much better dimming than GE.
Customer Review: Worst deal on amazon
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought a four pack of these bulbs because I wanted a kitchen light that I could dim because it currently uses 3 60 watt conventional bulbs.
I read the reviews and these looked pretty good. The only thing they didn't tell you was that they cannot be used in an enclosed fixture. The only place that limitation is mentioned is in small type on the bulb base.
Of course I didn't see that until the bulbs burned out. They only lasted about a week. I don't know of any dimmable fluorescent bulb that can be used in an enclose fixture. There should have been a better warning on the package and in the specifications. i am very displeased.
Customer Review: Short life span. Not worth the money
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased ~3 dozen of these bulbs to replace incandescent bulbs in various fixtures around my house. Many with a dimmer many without. I replaced every bulb in my bathroom vanity light. Within 4 months they are all dead (don't light or light very dimly). Note these are lights that get used 2-3 hours a day tops. I have also had 4-5 others go in other light fixtures such as hall lights (which again get used very infrequently). Out of the 3 dozen I purchased 4 months ago only about 6 of them work still.
Not a good buy. Stick to incandescent bulbs for now. Now I have to wait for "hazmat" day at the dump to dispose of them.
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I have an X-10 home automation system that I use to turn on and off the outside lights (among other things). I bought these in hope that they would work on the outside. While the light goes on and off using the switch (which most CFLs will not), they do not work with the X-10 system...I must manually turn the light on or off. In contrast, the old dimmable Philips Earth Lights that I have all work with the X-10 system. Problem is, I can't buy them anymore. Overall, I was pretty disappointed.